VAR cancels Bulgarian goal against Belarus

Controversial decision leaves Bulgaria frustrated

In a controversial turn of events, a goal scored by Bulgaria against Belarus in a World Cup qualifier was ruled out by the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system. The incident occurred in the 75th minute of the match, when Bulgaria's Kiril Despodov found the back of the net with a powerful strike. However, the goal was quickly overturned by the VAR, which deemed that Despodov was offside in the build-up to the goal.

Bulgaria protests decision

The decision sparked protests from the Bulgarian players and coaching staff, who argued that Despodov was onside when he received the pass from his teammate. They pointed to replays that appeared to show that Despodov was level with the last Belarus defender when the ball was played.

Belarus holds on for draw

Despite the controversy, Belarus held on to secure a 1-1 draw against Bulgaria. The result leaves Bulgaria in third place in Group C, with six points from four matches. Belarus, meanwhile, remains in fifth place with four points from four matches.

VAR under scrutiny

The decision to rule out Bulgaria's goal has once again raised questions about the use of VAR in football. Critics argue that the system is too often used to overturn legitimate goals, and that it is taking away from the flow of the game. Supporters of VAR, on the other hand, argue that it is a necessary tool to ensure that the correct decisions are made.

Conclusion

The VAR decision to rule out Bulgaria's goal against Belarus has left a bitter taste in the mouths of the Bulgarian players and fans. It remains to be seen whether the system will continue to be used in football, and whether it will be able to avoid further controversy in the future.